魏颗结草 — “To repay a kindness received”
魏颗结草 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to repay a kindness received”. Often unexpectedly and with extraordinary assistance, much like the legend of Wei Ke who was aided by the spirit of a person whose life he had saved. Literally, “Wei Ke ties grass”.
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Origin and Story of 魏颗结草
During the Spring and Autumn period, Wei Ke, a high official of the Jin state, disregarded his father's incoherent dying wish that his concubine be buried with him. Instead, Wei Ke arranged for the concubine to remarry.
Later, when Wei Ke was fighting against General Du Hui of the Qin state, the concubine's father's spirit appeared on the battlefield, tying grass knots to trip General Du Hui, helping Wei Ke capture him. This act was considered a repayment for Wei Ke's kindness in saving his daughter's life.
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What does 魏颗结草 mean?
魏颗结草 (wèi kē jié cǎo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to repay a kindness received”.
How do you pronounce 魏颗结草?
魏颗结草 is pronounced wèi kē jié cǎo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 魏颗结草 literally mean?
Literally, 魏颗结草 means “Wei Ke ties grass”. It is used to mean “to repay a kindness received”.
Where does 魏颗结草 come from?
魏颗结草 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 魏颗结草?
表示受恩深重，竭力报效之意。